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Roman

Pair of crescent-shaped earrings, 1st century BCE-2nd century CE

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Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Roman

Title

Pair of crescent-shaped earrings

Year

1st century BCE-2nd century CE

Medium

Gold

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • gold

Dimensions

2.1 x 3.1 cm (13/16 x 1 3/16 inches)

Type

  • Jewelry

Credit

Gift of Ostby & Barton in memory of Englehardt Cornelius Ostby

Object Number

19.023

Projects & Publications

Publications

Classical Jewelry

Ancient Jewelry from the Museum's Collection

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries

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